DON'T MISS
Pope to Skip Dec. 31, Jan. 1 Liturgies Due to Sciatica,...
By Junno Arocho Esteves
(CNS) -- Pope Francis will not preside over the traditional end-of-the-year prayer service nor the New Year’s Mass in St. Peter’s...
CATHOLIC LIVING
Our Lady of Seven Sorrows as Our Example and Intercessor with...
By Father Rich Tomkosky
At first glance it may seem like an odd topic to focus on as we celebrate a New Year, but in...
Christmas Joy and Evangelization By a Letter of Truth and Love
By Father Rich Tomkosky
Did you know according to numerous saints and the very spiritually insightful book, My Conversations with the Poor Souls, more souls...
SCHOOLS
COLLEGES
Tips for Staying Catholic After College
By Megan Philip Catholic News Service
A few years ago my sister graduated from college and was quickly introduced to the brave new world of...
FAMILY LIFE
KEEPING THE FAITH
Proclaim! TV
Watch Proclaim! every Sunday at 10:30 a.m. on WATM ABC 23 followed by the live broadcast of the Sunday Mass from Saint John Gualbert...
COMMENTARY
Why Does it Seem So Hard to Find the Living God in Our Time...
By Father Rich Tomkosky
In this past Sunday's readings, we saw a fascinating encounter of the prophet Elijah with the living God. We also saw...
Together, Apart for the Holidays
Column by Maureen Pratt
My mother lives in one of the nation’s hot spots for COVID-19 activity and my own health issues prevent me from...
Call Your Mother; She Worries About You!
Column by Jonathan Nagy
In P.D. Eastman’s classic children’s book, “Are You My Mother?”, a mother bird sat in her nest waiting for her egg...
Finding God Amidst the Coronavirus Crisis
Column by Dr. Patrick Manning
This moment is unlike anything that almost any of us has ever experienced. The tally of sick and deceased mounts...
Faith in Our Future
Column by Jonathan Nagy
"For I know the plans that I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans for prosperity and not for disaster, to...
SPIRITUALITY
Parish Confirmation Photos
Congratulations to young people throughout the Diocese of Altoona-Johnstown receiving the Holy Spirit through the Sacrament of Confirmation. Parishes are invited to e-mail photos...